Mt. Zion Church

Mt. Zion Old School Baptist Church was founded in 1851. Just west of the church is a graveyard containing many 19th century grave markers. On July 6, 1864 nearby, Mosby's Rangers attacked and routed 150 Union cavalrymen. Over 100 Union ...

East Berne

Formerly Called

Werner's Mills

And Philadelphia

Marker is on Main Street near Helderberg Trail (New York Route 443), on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Chesapeake Beach Railway

1897-1935

Built by Otto Mears of Colorado in 1897. The train track linking Washington, D.C. to Chesapeake Beach crossed here. The original depot to the east is now the Railway Museum. Excursion steamboats also brought passengers to Chesapeake Beach from Baltimore. ...

Dale Estate

Circa 1873

William Dale, railroad overseer purchased this land from Bel-Del Railroad in 1861. The original home to rear, overlooked the railroad turntable, so Dale could view his workers. This home has 18 rooms. Later, home and dental office of Dr. ...

Christiansen Memorial Plaza

"You Are Not Forgotten"

Dedicated in honor of

Barstow-Kennedy High School student,

Eugene F. Christiansen – US Army

Born February 16, 1949

M.I.A. February 6, 1969

Republic of Viet Nam

Barstow, California – 1990

Marker is on East Main Street (Business Interstate 15) west of North 3rd Avenue, ...

Benjamin C. Criswell

Sergeant, Company B, 7th U.S. Cavalry, United States Army

Rescued the body of 2nd Lieutenant Benjamin H. Hodgson from within the enemy lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire in the Little ...

Stites-Lander Townhouse

Circa 1835

Originally occupied by William Stites, Phillipsburg tailor. Later the home of prominent resident John Lander (b.1798-1889) who was co-founder of the Warren Iron Foundry (1856) and the Town Postmaster. Hailed "the oldest living postmaster" in 1882. This Federal-style townhouse ...

Lander-Stewart Mansion

Circa 1880

The town's only brownstone, built in grandeous manner to resemble those of East Side Manhattan. Exotic woods, marble, tile and glass brought back from Stewart's European travels line its interior. The front doors are hand carved cypress from Lebanon. ...

Quarterpath Road

James Bray owned land nearby in Middle Plantation by the 1650s, and Quarterpath Road probably began as a horse path to one of Bray’s quarters or farm units. Over the years, the road was improved; it extended to Col. Lewis ...

Colonel Lewis Given Harmen

1818-1902

Typical of those who served the South and then moved into new counties of Western Texas. Surveyor, Indian agent, soldier, legislator, Justice of the Peace. Born in Tennessee. Moved to Texas 1838. Fought in Mexican War. Though 43 when Civil ...